Events

Cybersecurity Forum

The Pacific Northwest has been the site for a pilot program to help manufacturers comply with cybersecurity requirements. Based on feedback from this program, we are launching a monthly check in to provide relevant information… and lots of time for your questions to be answered by our cybersecurity expert panel. The content will be targeted to both […]

How Smaller Manufacturers Can Develop Risk Management Strategies for their Supply Chains

As a smaller manufacturer, you continue to be more vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions than larger companies. Having to pay for more materials, parts or shipping is a difficult dynamic as you may not be able to absorb short-term losses or even a lower margin. But cost becomes less important if you can't deliver […]

Bend Venture Conference

The Bend Venture Conference (BVC), hosted by EDCO, connects Impact, Early Stage and Growth Stage companies with investment opportunities. Now in its 18th year, the BVC is the largest Angel Conference in the West. This premier regional event attracts top entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders from across the country. Over the past five years, more than […]

Supply Chain Solutions

This webinar will feature a discussion facilitated by the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) focused on supply chain solutions for small and medium-sized manufacturers. Seasoned manufacturers will discuss how to improve operations, reduce costs, and mitigate risk through effective supply chain management. REGISTER

Hydrogen Power 101: The Next Generation of Energy

In an effort to achieve Sustainable Development Goals focused on reducing CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and completely eliminating them by 2050, State and local jurisdictional authorities are becoming increasingly punitive in directing industry to comply. This is in conjunction with a significant public outcry to address climate change. It is clear that industry […]

E-Commerce Cohort for Manufacturers

STRATEGY AND PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR SMALL MANUFACTURERS WHO WANT TO SUCCESSFULLY SELL DIRECT TO CUSTOMERS ONLINE Do you want to capture higher profit margins by selling Online directly to customers? Do you only have one (or no) dedicated marketing staff? Not sure how to launch an online store that you can realistically manage? This cohort […]

Recruitment and Retention for Manufacturers

Hosted by the cities of Sherwood, Wilsonville, Tigard, and Beaverton. Manufacturers are facing significant challenges as they seek to retain and recruit skilled workers. Attend this webinar with OMEP to get practical tips on how small and mid-sized manufacturers can: - utilize affordable technologies to enhance existing training efforts - improve retention in your existing […]

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Compliance Webinar for Federal Manufacturing Contractors

With federal agencies beginning the process of implementing policies to comply with the federal government contractor vaccine mandate, many federal contractors in the manufacturing, maritime, and other industries have questions about how these directives will affect their businesses. Please join Schwabe Williamson and Wyatt in attending the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Compliance Webinar for Federal Contractors, where […]